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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.74, 1,522.80 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.74, 1,522.80 and 365.54 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.74 : 1,522.80 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.74/1,522.80 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.74x = 1,522.80 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.74x = 556,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,644.31/1,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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